Iron County's estimated 2026 population is 9,223 with a growth rate of -1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Iron County is the 90th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 10,591 and has seen a growth of -12.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 44.4 years
There are 7,463 adults, (2,103 of whom are seniors) in Iron County.
Female: 4,760 (50.4%)
Male: 4,686 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Iron County includes 92.35% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,723 | 92.35% |
| Two or more races | 458 | 4.85% |
| Asian | 126 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 56 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
Iron County's average per capita income is $36,444. Household income levels show a median of $48,850. The poverty rate stands at 19.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,449 | - |
| Families | $74,798 | $82,378 |
| Households | $48,850 | $66,951 |
| Non Families | $23,148 | $36,222 |
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